The hunting down of Ethiopia's long distance athletic records continues Holland's Sifan Hassan. No one could match the pace of the new long distance king. The previous world record for the one-hour run was held by Ethiopia's Dire Tune who covered 18.517m which stood for 12 years. The athletics long distance podium is no longer the sole preserve of athletes from the two East African athletics powerhouse nations of Kenya and Ethiopia. The athletics long distance podium is no longer the sole preserve of athletes from the two East African athletics powerhouse nations of Kenya and Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News September 12, 2020 18:33 UTC